New oral anticoagulants in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age, augmenting the risk of embolic stroke in elderly individuals. Clinical practice guidelines recommend the long-term use of oral anticoagulation in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation to reduce risk of stroke. Until recently, vitamin K an...

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Published in:	The American journal of medicine Vol. 126; no. 4; p. 289
Main Author:	Deedwania, Prakash C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.04.2013
Subjects:	Administration, Oral Aged Anticoagulants - administration & dosage Anticoagulants - adverse effects Antithrombins - pharmacology Antithrombins - therapeutic use Atrial Fibrillation - complications Atrial Fibrillation - drug therapy Hemorrhage - chemically induced Humans Stroke - etiology Stroke - prevention & control Warfarin - administration & dosage Warfarin - adverse effects
ISSN:	1555-7162, 1555-7162
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